A user's guide to 'legal weed'

Bev Perdue: It takes a thief?

Bizarre crime from Charlotte police files

The curious case of Fantasia Barrino

Mosque-issippi burning

Weekly horoscope Aug. 25-31)

Moreland and Arbuckle is more than a blues act

CD REVIEW: Street Sweeper Social Club's Ghetto Blaster EP

CD REVIEW: Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse's Dark Night of the Soul

CL previews upcoming concerts (Aug. 25-31)

Nightlife profile: Bill Wilson

Scoring at the right sports bar

Audiofloss — Vol. 4, No. 7: Meet Ida Divine

This week, we chat with Charlotte-based hip-hop/soul singer/rapper Ida Divine.

Introducing Fistful of Mercy

Ben Harper, Dhani Harrison and Joseph Arthur team up for new project.

KISS and Juliette Lewis tonight (Aug. 28)

Rock the night away with KISS and Juliette Lewis Saturday Aug. 28.

Jonny Lang concert postponed

Video: 9th Wonder In-Studio With Big K.R.I.T.

9th Wonder is introduced to Big K.R.I.T.'s music.

Video: Backstage w/ Donnis

Catching up with Donnis before his show at Tremont.

The Mumbles tonight (Aug. 25)

Duo will perform at the Double Door Inn.

CL All-Access: XV (Video)

CL goes all-access with rapper, XV.

Live review: The Isaac Spiveys, The Alpha Theory

It's Real: Justin Bieber, Raekwon & Kanye West

Raekwon and Kanye West team up with Justin Bieber. That's not a typo.

10-in-10 CD reviews

Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each.

Big Boi tour announced, no Charlotte show

Big Boi announces tour dates with three Carolina stops, none in Charlotte.

Jimmy Fallon at the Emmys

Some musical/comedic talent on video.

The Academy Is... opening for Kiss

Band is set to perform at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre this weekend.

This week's new releases (8/24/2010)

Tears For Fears and Jesco White tonight (Aug.27)

Popular 80's duo and singer Jesco White hit the stage in Charlotte on Aug. 27.

Live review: Nas and Damian Marley

Duo hits Fillmore for fantastic performance.

Sara Bareilles covers "Single Ladies"

Remembering Stevie Ray Vaughan - 20 years later

Thinking back to the only time I got to see him perform live.

Vampires Suck: Bloody awful

The Switch: Exchange it for a good film

Nanny McPhee Returns for little reason

The Expendables: Truth in advertising

The Ghost Writer, City Island among new DVD reviews

Capsule reviews of films playing the week of Aug. 25

Artist Fahamu Pecou brings creativity and controversy to the Harvey Gantt Center

Exhibit: Suspicious Minds

EXHIBIT: Terrain

Comic review: Chew No. 13

Theater review: Queen City Theatre Company's Rope

Bison meat increasing in popularity

Where to find Southern Pies

3 questions with Bill Averbach, pickler

Grand opening: Blynk Organic at SouthPark

Blynk Organic is celebrating the official grand opening of its kiosk in SouthPark mall with some specials for you.

Mocha cupcakes

With a half cup of coffee and a few teaspoons of instant espresso in both the cake and frosting, these can pass as a breakfast food and take the place of your morning coffee.

Kids eat free at Noodles & Company tonight

Noodles & Company is hosting "Tuesday family nights" tonight.

Common House closes

Best I’ve Had All Week: Lamb Barbecue Torta at Sweet Union Flea Market

Will alcohol in cupcakes make you drunk?

How to save the NASCAR Hall of Fame

Receiving pleasure is gym dandy

VIDEO: Speaking Fashionese at Lavish Hair Spa & Boutique

The Charlotte-based style show Speaking Fashionese, hosted by Style Mayvin, is back for the second of two new episodes.

Today's Top(less) 5: Friday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

What the world thinks of Charlotte sex services

Charlotte isn't a place to visit if you're on a sex-cation.

Today's Top(less) 5: Tuesday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

He should stick to porn: Brian Pumper tries to diss Jay-Z

Today's Top(less) 5: Wednesday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

Today's Top(less) 5: Monday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

Today's Top(less) 5: Thursday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

Is it that hard in the Q.C.? A tale of a criminal living off women

This man is wanted by the cops and women, too -- allegedly.

Progress made on city's fed-funded green projects

Good news for the first day of school

We've got good news, and we've got better news.

Bill Murray lifts Get Low

Actor's performance is fresher than that of lead Robert Duvall.

Food industry expert goes off on CNN over egg issue

Is it worth it to pay more?

Davidson incubator for alt energy expands

Helping tax-incentives and alternative-energy projects connect with each other.

Bush policy still impacts mental health of New Orleans’ poor kids

Today's Top 5: Tuesday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

2 in 1: Art and music at Dharma Lounge

Visit Dharma Lounge this Saturday (Aug. 28) for "Abstract Culture," a night of art (by featured Culture Initiative artists) and music

Celebrate women's right to vote

Opening Friday

What's new in theaters this weekend.

Best bets in Charlotte comedy, Aug. 24-28

Best bets in Charlotte comedy, Aug. 30-Sept. 5

Here are a few of the best places to find comedy events in Charlotte

The Last Exorcism: Devil of a time

Faux-documentary style and fine performances add to horror flick's creepiness.

Treasury says failed foreclosure program OK since it saved banks

Today's Top 5: Wednesday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

Coal ash hearings start today

Now's your chance to stand up and voice your opinion.

More trouble for area libraries

Our libraries are treasures, and should be treated as such.

On Q’s Take Cover needs more about Q

Theater review of On Q Productions' Take Cover at McGlohon Theatre.

Today's Top 5: Friday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

Why can't we all just get along?

Be the change.

Tea Party racist Mark Williams steps in it again

Don't call me ma'am!

Should we eradicate the word from our vocabularies?

Glenn Beck's Village Idiots convention

When I heard that Glenn Beck was going to hold a "Restoring Honor" rally Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial, my first thought was of the Woody Allen film Love and Death, in which two travelers drop off their village’s idiot at a Village Idiots Convention.

Weekender, Aug. 27-29

Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekend.

Who's funding the Tea Party?

The Koch brothers are, "the billionaires behind the hate," says Lee Fang of Think Progress.

America's 50 poorest cities ranked; 7 in Carolinas

New key words: Double dip recession and deflation.

Today's Top 5: Monday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

Head Back to School with Rodney

Comedy classic from the '80s will be screened Aug. 30.

The differences between MLK Jr. and Glenn Beck

What the heck is "deflation"?

Funny: Before "W" took power, things seemed to be going so well.

Here's the problem with America's economy

Stop trying to sell me concocted crap on Twitter, "experts."

Opening This Week

What's new in theaters this week.

Billy Elliot marries a prince

Tony Award winning star Faith Prince to star in upcoming Billy Elliot performances.

Today's Top 5: Thursday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

A lesson in 'old head' game

How can you spot an old head at the club?

Tonight's Top 5, 08/25/10

The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Aug. 25, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.

This weekend's events (Aug. 27-29)

Hello Friday. It's so nice to see you again.

Tonight's Top 5, 08/26/10

The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Aug. 26, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.

The sexy girl on the flyer

What about a scantily dressed, good-looking female on a flyer entices people to check out a nightlife event?

15 North Roadside Kitchen opens on the side of Montford Drive

15 North Roadside Kitchen raises Montford Drive's stock

Not just a late night diner

Mattie's 24 hour diner opens, and is actually good 24 hours a day

New tailgating tool: The Booze Belly

The newest tailgating accessory to show your er, team spirit.

Photos: Rock the Republic Fashion Show

The Rock the Republic Fashion Show at Pavilion at EpiCentre Friday night.

VIDEO: Speaking Fashionese at Lavish Hair Spa & Boutique

The Charlotte-based style show Speaking Fashionese, hosted by Style Mayvin, is back for the second of two new episodes.

Tonight: Belk's Engagement Party

Join certified bridal consultants and other brides-to-be for an evening of fun, food, festivities, and prizes .